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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1900
Page
8
A local ad promotes spring wardrobe fabrics in black. Listings include black wool brocades at 25¢ per yard, all wool black cheviots at 50¢, various widths up to 54 inches with prices from 75¢ to 1.50 per yard, black poplins and challies in multiple shades, wash silks at 59c per yard, and a sales pitch emphasizing cool, comfortable, inexpensive Jap silks.
March 28 Cy Parking at Grand Opera House. March 26 29 annual rendezvous and reception of Freeport consistory. March 30 Ladies of the Maccabees social dances. March 80 Beach and Bower Minstrels at Grand Opera House. April 3 annual township election for Freeport. April 14 Spring meeting of Freeport Presbytery at First Presbyterian. April 16 annual ball of L 3 at Armory Hall. April 19 ball at St Marys hall by Ladies sodalities.
The Warren Academy Glee Club performed at the YMCA auditorium to a large satisfied crowd in their second Freeport appearance. The program featured Miss Clara K Sheean and Miss Harriett Swindle among others with praise for their artistry, and a roster of skilled performers led by director E H Baldwin. A linked Epworth League meeting at the First ME church announced a China mission program and related readings and solos.
The Illinois State conference of the United Evangelical Church holds its seventh annual session at Salem Church Barrington. The annual missionary meeting begins with Rev W H Fouke delivering the address. Dr Clinton Rife delivers the principal address at the evening service. Bishop Dubs will open the conference proper tomorrow.
C F Hildreth and John Schiller, both of Freeport, bought W N Gilbert’s Freeport rendering works for 2200 dollars. The property mirrors Gilbert’s Dixon rendering business and includes the works model in Dixon.
George Brown of DeKalb, longtime trainer at Taylor's Park, will bring his string of trotters to Sterling next season where he has opened training stables.
Roger Bros gave a splendid acrobatic performance at the Grand Opera House last night. They have a clever company of acrobats and comedians and will convert their aggregation into a circus this season.
A 2:30 pm ceremony united Miss Mabel Clara Liddle and Mr William Matson Mosher at Mrs J Liddle’s Taylor Avenue home in East Freeport. Rev Chas E Dunn officiated. A lavish dinner followed as guests praised the couple’s bright future. They plan a wedding trip to Green Bay and Wisconsin points.
Rev E J Bulgin, writing from Ottumwa Iowa, says an alleged family dispute has been greatly exaggerated and that his wife's family approved of the marriage. He asks Rockford friends to set him right and notes private matters belong to the home circle.
An old ad claims facial flaws signal Liver Trouble and promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills. It promises clear skin and rosy cheeks for 25 cents, attributed to Joseph Emmerris successor to Emmert Burtre.
Dr W J Rideout operates an ophthalmology and ENT clinic at 110 Stephenson Street Eye. Glasses fitted and consultations available. Telephone number 2 on 305 and 8-10 daily.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered rectal fistula for 18 months. Doctors warned death without a costly operation. He allegedly cured himself using Bucklen's Arnica Salve, five boxes at 25 cents each, sold by Joseph Emmert.
The George Washington garrison held a meeting last evening and elected officers for the ensuing term. Officers chosen include Commander E S Stine, Lieut commander Adolph Miesenberg, Quartermaster John Ryan, and Trustee for three years H Bloom. Also a local ad for Rocky Mountain Tea at 85 cents offered by Jos Emmert.
White Satin flour at 90c a sack and Franklin flour at 33c per lb. Fresh roasted peanuts 3c a quart. Good potatoes 25c a bushel. Rutabagas 1c a pound. XXXX and Lion coffee 1c a package. Capitol corn flour 8c for 2c. Flake hominy 3c a can. Maple syrup 25c a large bottle. Bromangelon 10c a package. Chicken tamale 5c a can. Butterine 3c a lb. Mustard 3c a jar. Lemon or vanilla extract 10c a bottle. Machine oil 10c bottle 3c. Jelly 5-lb pail 8c per pail.
House furnishing dept offers a 75 cent item for 1.25 value, shelf paper 2 cents per bunch, gilt framed yard pictures at 85 cents, large envelopes 3 cents, writing paper three bundles for 5 cents, wash bowl and pitcher 65 cents, toy pint jugs two for 5 cents, milk cracks and pint cracks at 4 and 2 cents, straw cuffs 2 cents, wire potato mashers 3 cents, granite water pails 29 cents, slaw cutters 13 cents, hammer and hatchet handles 4 cents, marbles 20 for 1 cent, wire photograph holders 6 cents.
A local bakery displays its price list for common items. Fresh bread 3 cents per loaf, bread one day old 2 cents per loaf, buns rolls cookies and doughnuts 8 cents per dozen, pies and cakes 8 cents each, zweibach 3 cents per dozen, Uneeda biscuits 4 cents per package.
Meat department advertises savings of three to five cents per pound. Featured items include surloin and porterhouse steaks at 124 cents per pound, best round steak 10 cents, pork roast 0 cents, skinned hams 1 cent, picnic hams 8 cents, finest breakfast bacon 10 cents, herring 1 cent each, and sauerkraut 7 cents per quart.
We present a handsome line of goods bought before the advance in prices. As prices go higher, ladies will benefit from visiting our sale to examine offerings and save money.
A compact ad lists low prices for codfish 10c for 2 pounds, raisins 8c per 1 pound, Van Camp soups 7c per can, parlor matches 10c per 12-box package, preserves 8c per 1 pound jar, figs 8c per pound, baking powder 10c per can, salmon 10c per can, eggs 14c per dozen, crackers 4c per pound, butterine 14c per pound, and California white cherries 12c per can, highlighting price comparisons and product range.
Piano teacher Helen H Birch advertises studio lessons at 150 West Street. She offers patient instruction for beginners and advanced players, with flexible scheduling and exposure to classical and popular repertoire.
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